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AU students involved in Fossil Free AU protest in favor of divestment.

Week-long divestment push ends with rally on the quad

By Devin Mitchell · Friday, Nov. 15, 2013

Students from Fossil Free AU pressured the Board of Trustees to remove all fossil fuel funding from the school’s endowment with a large, on-campus protest.

Four residence halls to experience power outage

By Amber Cohen · Friday, Nov. 15, 2013

Cassell, Hughes, Leonard and McDowell Halls will experience a power outage on Nov. 18 for 30 minutes.

Office of Information Technology to boot Windows XP users off Eagle Secure

By Jared Angle · Friday, Nov. 15, 2013

Following Microsoft’s termination of Windows XP security upgrades, AU will no longer allow the operating system in its network.

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SG seeks to codify students’ on-campus rights

By Simbi Ntahobari | November 15

Currently in talks with the AU administration, members of Student Government are seeking to outline student rights provided by University policy.

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Survey shows students are still homesick sophomore year

By David Lim | November 15

Homesickness listed as a top concern by AU following third year of the MAP-Works survey

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SG elects four committee chairs, launches student rights report

By Kate Magill | November 13

Student Government elected four senators to head committees and began the process of garnering support for its new student rights report.

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Students live on food stamps for a week

By Rebecca Zisser | November 12

AU’s Habitat for Humanity will live on a food stamp budget to raise awareness about the program and poverty

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New Student Health Center director to join AU

By Jared Angle | November 12

The AU Student Health Center will have a new director in time for the spring semester

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AU Dining’s nutritionist dishes about new food options

By Sonia Ledwith | November 11

With the arrival of Aramark as AU’s dining services provider, Registered Dietitian Jo-Ann Jolly was brought on board to address students’ concerns about nutrition.

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SG president advocates for review of Student Activity fee

By Simbi Ntahobari | November 11

Student Government President Patrick Kelly discussed increasing allotments to student activities in his “State of SG address” during the first meeting of the 9th Undergraduate Senate.

McKinley Building under construction in January 2013.

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Fate of MGC’s third floor remains undecided

By Chloe Johnson | November 8

The third floor of MGC may be transformed into a student union, but all potential changes are put on hold.

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Former presidential speechwriter offers storytelling advice

By Suzanne Gaber | November 8

President Barack Obama’s former presidential speechwriter Jon Favreau advised students to focus on storytelling, not “a catchy tagline or cheap applause.”

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Five reasons why skipping class isn’t a smart idea

By Sadie Ruben | November 8

While skipping class may seem like a good idea initially, here are five reasons why you might want to rethink napping or watching TV instead of going to class.

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SG Judicial Board allows swearing-in to continue

By Simbi Ntahobari | November 2

Freshman candidate Michael Caballero’s request to throw out previous election was denied by the Judicial Board Oct. 28, allowing the swearing-in process to continue.

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Wide disparity found between staff, faculty smoking disciplinary procedures

By Amber Cohen | November 1

AU staff members can lose their jobs for violating tobacco- and smoke-free policy while faculty only receive written warnings.

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Where to get free safe sex products on campus

By Alex Seibel | November 1

Your guide to finding condoms, dental dams and personal lubricant on campus, all free of charge.

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SUB uses Metro ads to promote upcoming concert

By Jordan-Marie Smith | November 1

SUB Director Noah Gray aims to expand SUB’s reach by opening concert to public and using Metro advertising.

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Alcohol and candy: DC Halloween traditions evolve

By Sadie Ruben | October 31

Halloween traditions in the District for college students have drastically changed from husband-hunting parties to trick-or-treating on Embassy Row. However, the embassies still don’t give out free alcohol.

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SG to investigate Student Activities, yearly fee

By Kate Magill | October 28

Student Government has created two commissions to evaluate the workings of Student Activities and the yearly Student Activity fee.

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SG Senate swearing-in postponed

By Kate Magill | October 27

A petition claiming last week’s SG elections were invalid due to “systematic voter disenfranchisement” postponed the swearing-in of new senators and Pat Kelly’s speech.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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